I’m a Texas native and recent transplant to the Denver area (isn’t everyone?) I’m not sure how I ended up here- maybe Denver is some kind of magnet for strays- but looks like I’m going to stick around for a little while which feels very strange after years of living as a nomad.

Based on past reactions, I don’t think I am who people expect me to be. Many have described me as odd, goofy, strange, weird, or bizarre. I don’t think I’m that unusual, but I’ll let you be the judge. Initially, I can be very quiet and socially awkward, but underneath that external reserve I am no shrinking violet.

I’m a biology nerd, love literature, exercise fanatic, and extensive food allergies have made me a pretty darn good cook, but animals are my true passion. Currently working on getting into vet school. I’ve had a lifelong interest in managing feral animal populations- started doing TNR (trap-neuter-return) when I was 10- and I’d like to expand that to an international level.

Where do you fit into all this? Well, I’m not in the market for a soulmate, so we don’t have to be a perfect match. I’m looking for people who know how to carry on a decent conversation and who want to share experiences with me as friends. I’ve been climbing for a few years, but I’d like to go from “enthusiastic” to “obnoxious” so I’m always on the lookout for mentors who can get me there... or just anyone willing to belay (I’m kind of a climbslut truth be told). Otherwise, can you show me where the good hiking trails are? Take me to a martial arts or yoga class? Want to spend a night in cuddling on the couch under the thrall of the glowbox (once we know each other reasonably well, of course)? Make some elaborate kitchen messes- and possibly something edible? Go out to a museum, zoo, or aquarium? Show me how to lift (haven’t been a gym rat in ten years, but I’d like to start again)? Teach me to shoot (it’s kind of embarrassing being from Texas and knowing nothing about guns)? I’m sure there’s lots more. What are you interested in or passionate about? What do you want to try?

What I’m doing with my life

working on a horse ranch during the week, veterinary assistant on weekends. not sure which one is my superhero persona and which one is the mild-mannered mask. probably depends on the behavior of the animals on any given day.

I’m really good at

perfecting the art of passing through

The first things people usually notice about me

i'm unbelievably shy and unbearably quiet

Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food

there are a lot of book-friends. discussing them would be a whole conversation in itself.

i try to avoid the glowbox.

different sounds are good for different activities. but never country. country music is never good.

food is awesome when it doesn't hurt me

The six things I could never do without

1. chapstick2. the sky3. books4. toothbrush5. friends6. whiteboard

I spend a lot of time thinking about

how long until we have teleportation? what kind of cool things can i do with oatmeal? are there any animals left to discover? when will i be able to breathe again? what sort of adaptive radiation will humans experience once we've wiped out all the other creatures? where can i meet cops? why are horses so important? what's it like being an ant? what is time? why do low calorie diets prolong life? how do i winter? can we resurrect kafka? where's my robot body?

On a typical Friday night I am

waiting for the social bunny to drop by

The most private thing I’m willing to admit

i can't tell my left from my right

You should message me if

...you can think of something to say. if you are having trouble getting started, try telling me what we have in common or asking me about a part of my profile that interested you. throw in a question so i have something to respond to. but take note: respect goes a long way with me. be nice, okay?

i'm also really interested in meeting people who climb or want to climb. i'm usually in the gym 2-3 days a week on top rope if you'd like to join me.